Patient Transporter - Support Services

9a-5:30p, weekends included.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or GED equivalent. Prior experience in hospital environment, patient care, and transportation preferred.

1. Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds.
2. Maintains a safe environment for patients, self, guests and co-workers.
3. Knowledgeable of transporting patients with oxygen, intravenous pumps and restraints.
4. Communicates to team, co-workers, patients and guests in a positive and professional manner.
5. Takes initiative for performance and professional development.
6. Knowledgeable of all aspects and functionalities of the Transport Tracking System.
7. Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

1. Good communication skills to interact with patient, guests and clinical staff
2. Ability to follow oral and written instructions
3. Requires much walking, lifting and physical exertion
4. Must be able to walk for long periods
5. Ability to transport patients to various on-campus locations
6. Excellent customer service skills
7. Must demonstrate competence in areas of body mechanics to identify and show proficiency in moving a patient without injury to the patient or individual

20 lbs. maximum

50 lbs. maximum

100 lbs. maximum

• Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
• Exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
• Possible exposure to patient elements
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to many interruptions and pressure to multiple calls and inquiries
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• Personal protective equipment required including eye/face protection, gown, mask and non-sterile medical gloves

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